Ćevapi / Pljeskavica (Bez Lepinje)
Grilled Minced Meat Skewers/Patty (with Onions and Ajvar)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the lepinja (flatbread). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A classic Balkan dish featuring seasoned, grilled minced meat. Ćevapi are small, finger-shaped sausages, while pljeskavica is a larger, flat patty. This keto version is served with raw chopped onion and a side of traditional ajvar (bell pepper spread), with the crucial omission of the lepinja (flatbread).
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb/pork mixture, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, ajvar (roasted red peppers, eggplant, oil).
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the lepinja (flatbread). Request extra raw onion or a simple side salad. Inquire about the ajvar ingredients to ensure no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Serbian)
Ćevape/Pljeskavicu molim bez lepinje. Mogu li dobiti više sirovog luka ili salatu? Da li vaš ajvar ima dodatog šećera?
Ćevapi/Pljeskavica, please without lepinja. Can I get extra raw onion or a side salad? Does your ajvar have added sugar?
Watch out for
The lepinja (flatbread) is the main carb risk. Ajvar can sometimes contain added sugar, so verify its ingredients.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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